The Fallschirmjдgergewehr 42 (FG42) was an automatic
rifle produced in Nazi
Germany during World
War II. The weapon was developed specifically for the use by paratroopers,
who wanted a suitable gun after their experiences in the invasion
of Crete. As a result, the FG42 was developed. It could fire single shots
semi-automatically, but also serve as a light support weapon. Its development
was authorized by Hermann
Gцring. The FG42 was manufactured and deployed only in small numbers.